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Independent Contractor Backhoe Loader Operator Jobs in Chatham, VA

Charah Solutions

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC · On-site

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC · On-site

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC · On-site

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC

$20.24 - $30.30/hr

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC

$20.24 - $30.30/hr

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC

$20.24 - $30.30/hr

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC

$20.24 - $30.30/hr

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

Charah Solutions

Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC · On-site

... backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner ... Ability to work independently and as a team * Ability to work under pressure with time constraints ...

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How much do independent contractor backhoe loader operator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor backhoe loader operator in Chatham, VA is $56,492.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,100.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Backhoe Loader Operator vs Equipment Rental Company Backhoe Loader Operator?

AspectIndependent Contractor Backhoe Loader OperatorEquipment Rental Company Backhoe Loader Operator
CredentialsOSHA certification, relevant experienceOSHA certification, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentOn various job sites, project-basedRental yard, multiple client sites
Employer/Industry UsageSelf-employed or contracted for specific projectsRental company employs or contracts operators
Work ScopeOperate backhoe for construction, excavation, or landscapingOperate backhoe for clients renting equipment

The main difference is that Independent Contractor Backhoe Loader Operators work directly on construction or excavation projects as self-employed professionals, while Equipment Rental Company Backhoe Loader Operators typically operate equipment owned by rental companies, serving multiple clients. Both roles require similar certifications and skills, but their work environments and employment structures differ.

What cities near Chatham, VA are hiring for Independent Contractor Backhoe Loader Operator jobs?

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC • On-site

Charah Solutions
Environmental Consulting Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive in a company in which you roll up your sleeves and get it done?  Do you want to work for a company that is people-centric, execution driven, accountability focused and marked by world-class safety, a high level of energy and unquestionable integrity? If so, come join us.  Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we assist utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, we also design and implement solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. To be our best, we need the best. At Charah Solutions, our best begins with you.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

This position is responsible for the use and operation of heavy construction equipment which could include a backhoe, front end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader in a safe and efficient manner.

This position requires a multi-faceted track and wheel driven heavy equipment operator that can safely, productively, and with proven skill, control, maneuver, and navigate numerous types of construction equipment to a high degree of grading and excavation accuracy. Operator has a thorough understanding of construction surveying, including grade control and elevations specific to engineered plans and specifications.

Responsibilities
  • Load and/or move various materials (ash, dirt, rock, etc.) using heavy construction equipment
  • Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation and rocks to distribute and level earth or terrain
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
  • Must be able to quickly and repeatedly adjust controls of machine to exact positions as necessary
  • Learn, follow, and promote all safety regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Minimum three years' experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment required
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Experience operating in a production-focused environment preferred
  • Experience utilizing GPS grading systems (i.e. Trimble, Topcon) preferred
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills and landfills preferred
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Work Environment & Conditions
  • This position requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime
  • Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Be subject to loud noises
  • Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
  • This position requires working in the internal and external environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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